Child Development
4 Ways to Help Your Teen Prepare for College
Preparing your teen for college actually starts long before their senior year of high school. Throughout their re-college career, they’re learning how to balance academics ...
3 Things You Should Know About Overindulging Your Child
I was raised in a family where my mom loved me unconditionally. She listened to me objectively and provided emotional support throughout my life. My ...
3 Signs That Your Child Is Overscheduled and What To Do About It
Children are resilient and adaptable. They have a myriad of interests and they’re generally not great at setting limits for themselves, and it’s tempting to ...
What to Do When Your Child Twists the Truth
As children develop emotionally and mentally, they begin to figure out not only that their words and actions have consequences, but that they can also ...
Signs You’re A Helicopter Parent and Why That Matters
Have you ever been called a “helicopter parent”? It’s a type of parenting that is not well received by many school administrators or other parents. ...
Summer Fun and Learning Can Co-Exist
Learning never stops during the course of our lifetime; so it’s important to motivate kids to learn as much as they can, even during summer ...
Homework Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
Homework presents a challenge for all parents. However, if your child has learning disabilities, it can require extra thought and attention. The good news is ...
Fun Summer Ideas for Kids: Reading
As kids look forward to the last day of school, teachers remind their students to read at least 25 books over the summer. While this ...
How Old Should My Child Be Before They Go to Summer Camp?
Children love to spend time with their friends, and as summer approaches, they may ask if they can go to the same camp as their ...
Hobbies are Healthy
Hobbies benefit children in many ways. It gives a child an opportunity to express themselves, and it allows them to discover themselves and build self-esteem. ...
Choosing good Friends
Friendship is an important part of your child’s healthy development. Companionship helps children mature emotionally and morally and also teaches them social skills such as ...
Reading for Fun – Top Tips to Encourage Your Child
You know reading’s fun – in fact, as an adult, you’d probably love to have time to curl up with a good book – but ...
Pacifier Pros and Cons
Babies are not born with pacifiers in their mouths, but based on their prolific use in many countries, it’s hard to picture a world without ...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe When Home Alone
While some states have laws about the minimum age a child can be left home alone without it being considered neglect, as a parent you’re ...
Healthy Eating Starts at Family Meals
All parents want their children to grow up to be fit, healthy, and strong. One way to ensure their well-being is to encourage your teenager ...
4 Tips for Your Child’s Academic Success
Academic success is important in a child’s life as it will help to shape their future. There are many things you can do to help ...
